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‘An exciting time for organic tillage-production systems’ says new Teagasc...
A new organic cropping and integrated systems specialist has been appointed by Teagasc as it grows its organic-farming advisory service. Martin Bourke joins Elaine Leavy and Joe Kellegher as Teagasc...
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Giving winter oilseed rape the best possible start
Recent survey figures have confirmed that the area of winter oilseed rape (OSR) increased significantly (44%) in 2022. Many growers are now seeing the benefits of including it in the farm crop...
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Bulls or bullocks: Factors to consider when finishing cattle
The number of farmers finishing cattle as bulls has declined over the past number of years, with more male cattle being finished as steers. This year there has been a marginal increase in the number...
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Teagasc Oak Park to host ‘Healthy Oats’ trials visit
Teagasc Oak Park is to host a ‘Healthy Oats’ trials visit for growers and industry stakeholders on Wednesday of this week (August 10). The event will provide visitors with an opportunity to view the...
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Opinion: Farmer fury at emissions reduction deal
Farmers that I have been speaking to are furious at what they regard as the ‘stitch up’ that was the emissions reduction deal, arrived at by the government parties last week. Irrespective of what...
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Strong future for oats within Irish tillage sector – scientist
According to the man heading up specific Teagasc research and development programmes, the future for oats in Ireland is extremely bright. “Despite the fact that oats have been grown in this country...
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Ireland joins EU network to better manage greenhouse gas budgets
Ireland has joined a European Union network to improve the management of our greenhouse gas (GHG) budgets. The EU Integrated Carbon Observation System – European Research Infrastructure Consortium...
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RePeat project: 200-year-old maps helping to direct our climate-change path
Hand-drawn maps of Irish peatlands, dating from the early 1800s, are being used to identify agricultural areas that may be suitable for re-wetting, thus, helping Ireland achieve its climate-mitigation...
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Stamp duty: Decisions to be made on farmer reliefs
Two major stamp duty reliefs for farmers are due to expire at the end of this year, with the Department of Finance set to decide their faith by this year’s national budget. Both the young trained...
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Sheep management: Weighing up options for lambs
As lamb prices are on a downward spiral, and as we head into autumn when grass quality is going to decline, now is a good time to assess the options for lambs on the farm. Every farm is different and...
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Investments for dairy farms in 2022
Dairy farms in 2022 have experienced record-high input prices, however margins have appeared to be quite good this year too. Based on the Agriland and Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association’s...
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Teagasc open day: Farming for a Better Future
What will the farms of the future look like and what changes will farmers have to embrace to meet the challenges facing the agri sector? These are questions on the minds of many, and posed by Teagasc....
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Farm manager discusses weather impact on UK tillage farm
North Bedfordshire farm manager Andy Mahon took part in the most recent edition of the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss various aspects of the enterprise including the weather impact. He provided a...
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Nitrates Action Programme and its drivers for the tillage sector
The government has updated Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), which is not only very specific about the impact of nitrates on water quality, but now puts a strong focus on the management of...
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Harvest update: Most crops now harvested following dry weather
In the latest harvest update, in many areas, most crops are now harvested with the dry weather making conditions for cutting and baling ideal. Crops like spring beans and spring oilseed rape are still...
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AIFC lodges EU complaint on forestry advisory service
The Association of Irish Forestry Consultants (AIFC) has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission in relation to the Teagasc forestry advisory service. AIFC is alleging that Ireland is...
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Met Éireann issues blight warning for most areas
Met Éireann has today (Tuesday, August 16) issued a Status Yellow warning for potato blight for the entire country. The national forecaster explained that weather conditions which are conducive to the...
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What is the impact of tillage on Ireland’s water quality?
The impact of the tillage sector on Ireland’s water quality was one of the topics up for discussion on a recent edition of the Tillage Edge podcast. Teagasc’s Michael Hennessy discussed the matter...
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Teagasc hiring advisors as ACRES approaches
Teagasc is in the process of hiring temporary advisors for a four-month position until the end of the year. The boost in its advisor numbers coincides with preparations for the new Common Agricultural...
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McConalogue to host agri-food policy conference
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (August 17) confirmed that he is to host a major conference on agri-food policy in Dublin. Food Vision 2030 : A World...
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